Subtract 5/3 from 7/28
1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 1 2/3
7/28 - 5/3 is -17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/84 - 140/84 = 21 - 140/84 = -119/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12
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